Nebo Elementary sixth grader Emma Whatley and seventh grader Dylan Elliott recently won awards for their contest entries at the Junior Beta Club District Rally at Brame Middle School in Alexandria. Whatley won first place for the T-shirt competition, which advances her to state... + continue reading

The Jena Lady Giants were eliminated from the girls 3A State Playoffs this past Thursday night by Albany 80-62, despite a 28 point performance by Freshman Kerrigan Small, and the team shooting an outstanding 28 for 34 at the free throw line.
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Jena Lady Giant Gracie LaCroix (33) heads for the basket during the Jena vs. Albany bi-district playoff game at Albany last week.
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Even though we plan and plan for something, our best laid plans are subject to be de-railed. That was the case last week when the Franklin Clan’s long awaited winter ski trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee went awry.
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In the United States, our culture – like many others – revolves around food, well more like our area’s historic and seasonal cuisine. And with the diversity of all our states, we have quite a smorgasbord, which I’m sure some
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Angie Sandifer was appointed as the next Registrar of Voters for LaSalle Parish by the LaSalle Parish Police Jury during its regular February meeting held Monday night of last week. Before the appointment was made, the Jury voted to accept the resignation of Connie Huett as Registrar of... + continue reading

The Jena Lady Giants were looking to end their regular season on a high note. The Lady Giants traveled to Columbia to take on the Caldwell Lady Spartans. Both teams were assured of making the playoffs but went into the game looking to improve their playoff seeding.
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The LaSalle Tigers and Lady Tigers basketball seasons came to a close this past Friday night with both teams falling to district 3-1A rivals, Block. The Lady Tigers started off the night with an exciting game to end the season. The Lady Tigers fought, just as they have done all season, with... + continue reading

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The Jena Lady Giants were eliminated from the girls 3A State Playoffs this past Thursday night by Albany 80-62, despite a 28 point performance by Freshman Kerrigan Small, and the team shooting... + continue reading

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A lot of people get vertigo when they find themselves looking up or down from high places. I don’t get vertigo, but in small spaces, when I feel like I am hemmed in, I get claustrophobia... + continue reading